WWE Champion Reluctant To Make Babyface Switch
WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker has shared his desire to remain a heel for the foreseeable future.
The 27 year-old son of WWE Hall Of Famer Rick Steiner has enjoyed an impactful start to his WWE career since signing a developmental deal with the company in February 2021 following his release by NFL side Baltimore Ravens.
Despite gaining the backing of fans due to his fast and hard hitting style, Breakker has spent the majority of his time with WWE portraying a heel character on television, something that he has admitted he is not keen to move away from.
During a recent appearance on the ‘No-Contest Wrestling Podcast with O’Shea Jackson Jr. & TJ Jefferson‘, Breakker revealed that he felt more naturally suited to being a heel:
“Being a heel is just so much more fun. There’s something about being this evil, crazy, unhinged character that just feels right. It hits differently, you know? That’s where I thrive.”
I love being a heel because it just feels more natural to me. It’s easier for me to tap into that violent, unhinged, lunatic side. I think I connect with that role better than I do with being a babyface.
I’ve only had one babyface run, and that was back in NXT. At the time, I was still figuring everything out so quickly.
I didn’t really understand what it meant to be a babyface or a heel. I didn’t fully grasp the mannerisms, the camera work, how to sell the facial expressions on TV, any of that. It was all a crash course for me back then.”
Despite his preference for villainy, Breakker went on to admit that he would likely return to being a fan favourite further down the line and insists he would be better prepared next time around:
“I’m sure I’ll get back to being a babyface at some point in my career, no doubt about that. But the next time around, it’ll be much better. I’ve grown so much and have a much better understanding of how it all works now.”
WWE Legend Could Be Set For In-Ring Return
One man who is adept at performing as both a babyface and a heel is former WWE Champion Paul White.
White competed for over 20 years in WWE as ‘The Big Show’ and gained a reputation for switching between characters on a regular basis.
The 52 year-old star departed WWE in 2021 to join Tony Khan’s AEW but has had just a handful of matches in the ensuing years.
H/T: WrestleZone for the above transcription.